Nursing Expertise Self-Report Scale and Reflection HCS/350 November 21, 2012 Nursing Expertise Self-Report Scale and Reflection This paper is to provide my reflection of the results of The Nursing Expertise Self-Report Scale. I will explain how my results can improve my communication skills in the health care field. “The nurse-expertise self report scale has 20 items scored using a Likert Scale from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree” (Hansten & Jackson, 2009, p. 178). Based on the
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development. I will discuss the functional differences of the American Nurses Association and the Board of Nursing. I will discuss provisions of the nursing code of ethics and how it has shaped my practice, along with professional traits from the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. I will share Florence Nightingale’s Theory of Nursing and how it has influenced my nursing practice, highlighting her contributions to the profession. In conclusion, I will discuss scenarios of
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requirements should be and are looking for nurses that have a bachelor degree in nursing or are enrolled in a program in pursuit of a bachelor degree. Registered nurses are required to function with more independence in bedside care, delegation and supervision to unlicensed assistive personnel, and patient education. Passing the NCLEX-RN examination does not guarantee that all graduate entry-level nurses are prepared to practice nursing in hospitals. This examination does not differentiate between an associate
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In the past, describing the role of RNs was simple because there were few opportunities for variation (Cherry 540). I believe determining whether or not identified actions are within the domain of nursing practice has to do with the role or position that nurse holds in the organization. For example, I am not a nurse manager in the NICU so it would be out of my scope to make decisions reserved for the nurse manager. As the bedside or staff nurse, my domain includes direct patient care, collaborating
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Being able to communicate effectively with the patient is an essential skill in the nursing profession. When a nurse becomes newly qualified she may come across many patients whom when coming into hospital will be feeling scared or stressed out. Coming into hospital for some patients can be a traumatic and demanding place. To be able to counsel and support your patient at this time can elevate their feeling. In fact providing the patient and their relatives support and comfort at this worrying time
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Define accountability versus responsibility. Provide some general examples. In simple terms, accountability refers to being answerable to a higher authority and responsibility is having to do with a sense of duty. In nursing, responsibility is defined as the "reliability, dependability, and the obligation to accomplish work. Responsibility also includes each person's obligation to perform at an acceptable level, the level that the person has been educated." (Kelly-Heidenthal, 2003, p. 268)
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Professional Roles & Values Professional Roles & Values October 4, 2015 Professional Roles & Values A. There are many differences between a professional nursing organization and the board of nursing. I am going to start with discussing the professional nursing organization I did my research on, AWHONN. AWHONN represents nurses and the support staff who care for pregnant and laboring women. There is a fee to belong to this organization. The sole purpose of the organization is to provide
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Walsh University Byers of School of Nursing NURS 220 Spring 2016 Vocabulary Homework Assignment – Chapters 10-16 in Taylor et al textbook – Worth 100 points Chapters 10 – 13 due Thursday February 25 Chapters 14 – 16 due Thursday March 3 Please define the following words using your Fundamentals of Nursing textbook and/or a medical dictionary. Please indicate the text and page number you used to obtain each definition. (If you want to make them flashcards you may, just make sure that your
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Nursing Expertise Self-Report Scale and Reflection Dawn Haag HCS/350 October 29, 2012 Polly Hanson The purpose of this paper is to provide my reflection of the results of The Nursing expertise self-report scale and how the results will be used to improve communication skills in health care settings. The scale used in this assignment, developed from Patricia Benner’s model of clinical competence, measures self perception by a nurse progressing from novice to expert. Her model suggests a link
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providers to focus on preventive care rather than on acute care only, and assists in professional satisfaction. The NCSBN and the ANA define delegation as the process for a nurse to direct another person to perform nursing tasks and activities. Many nurses do not know how to appropriately delegate or are reluctant, and thus need to be education on how delegation can save money and time, help build new skills, and motivate people. The nurse supervisor should approach Ms. W in a positive manner by being
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